Accident Robinson R44 Raven II V5-HTM, Thursday 25 January 2018

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Date:	Thursday 25 January 2018
Time:
Type:	Robinson R44 Raven II
Owner/operator:	private
Registration:	V5-HTM
MSN:	11950
Year of manufacture:	2007
Engine model:	Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Outjo Airport (FYOJ) - Namibia
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Outjo Airport (FYOJ)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	DAAI
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The pilot of the Robinson R44 lost control on takeoff. The helicopter crashed and rolled over.
It appeared the pilot had a student pilot license and was not allowed to undertake a flight with passengers.

Accident investigation: